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- Page 1 TPA400 Rev0509 Document Number: XE-TPA4PM-R0A ENGINE DISPLAY AND MONITORING SYSTEM MODELS: TPA400, TPA420, TPA450 FIRE RESEARCH CORPORATION www.fireresearch.com 26 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY11767 TEL ( 631 ) 724-8888 FAX ( 631 ) 360-9727 TOLL FREE 1-800-645-0074...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TPA400 Rev0509 CONTENTS Table of Contents CONTENTS ....................... 2 INTRODUCTION ...................... 4 Overview ........................ 4 Features........................4 Specifications......................5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................6 Components ......................6 Controls and Indicators ..................6 INSTALLATION ......................8 Install Control Module ................... 8 Install Buzzer ......................8 Install Oil Pressure Sensor ................... - Page 3 TPA400 Rev0509 List of Tables Table 1. Message Display Abbreviations ..............15 Table 2. Diagnostic Codes ..................18 List of Figures Figure 1. Controls and Indicators ................7 Figure 2. Control Module Mounting Dimensions ............9 Figure 3. Fuel Level Calibration ................17 Figure 4.
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Page 4: Introduction
TPA400 Rev0509 INTRODUCTION Overview The TACHPLUS+ is an all-in-one instrument panel with integrated monitoring and display capabilities that saves valuable pump panel space. It combines up to thirteen (13) different instruments in one waterproof unit. It will and provide both audible and visual warning alarms if specified parameters go out of norm. -
Page 5: Specifications
TPA400 Rev0509 Specifications Display Module Supply Power: 12 VDC Supply Current: 1.5 Amps Dimensions: 4.4" by 4.4" by 3.5" Audible Alarm Buzzer Voltage: 12 VDC Volume: 95 dB Sensors Note: Sensors are used when information is not available on the J1587 data link. -
Page 6: General Description
TPA400 Rev0509 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The information available to the TACHPLUS+ control module on the J1587 data link varies depending on the particular engine. The sensors supplied will vary wiht the engine type and options ordered. Components The TACHPLUS+ consist of the following components: Display Module Buzzer Cables... -
Page 7: Figure 1. Controls And Indicators
TPA400 Rev0509 OIL Pressure LED Bar Graph Oil Pressure display is a vertical bar graph in 10 psi increments. COOLANT Temperature LED Bar Graph Engine Coolant Temperature is a vertical bar graph in 10 degree increments. Message Display Display MODE SILENCE Button Button... -
Page 8: Installation
TPA400 Rev0509 INSTALLATION For most electronic engines, the TACHPLUS+ receives engine RPM, oil pressure, and coolant temperature information over the J1587 data link from the engine ECM. Some engines do not broadcast complete engine information over the data link and will require that seperate sensors are installed. -
Page 9: Figure 2. Control Module Mounting Dimensions
TPA400 Rev0509 3.5" 3.75" Diameter Hole 3.5" Mounting holes are clearance or tapped for 10-32 screws. 4.4" 3.45" 2.7" 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4.4" 3.72" Figure 2. Control Module Mounting Dimensions... -
Page 10: Install Oil Pressure Sensor
TPA400 Rev0509 Install Oil Pressure Sensor The oil pressure sensors has a single wire connection, the ground connection is made by the threads to the engine block. The thread size for this sensor is 1/8" NPTF. Install the sensor directly into the engine block oil pressure port. DO NOT USE A PIPE WRENCH ON THE SENSOR BODY. -
Page 11: Install Rpm Sensor
TPA400 Rev0509 Install RPM Sensor For engines that do not provide RPM information on a data link, the RPM signal can be supplied by the alternator, or a magnetic pickup sensor. [For TPA450-6 Ford 6.0L engines it is best to pick up the RPM from the Clean Tachometer Signal (green/ white) wire.] Refer the Wiring section. -
Page 12: Operation
TPA400 Rev0509 OPERATION The TACHPLUS+ displays crucial engine information to the pump operator. The audible alarm is a clear distinctive warning that sounds when a monitored input exceeds normal parameters. Visual warnings for the two LED displays will flash to indicate warnings visually to the pump operator. -
Page 13: Operation Displays
TPA400 Rev0509 Operation Displays Refer to Table 1. Message Display Abbreviations for descriptions of message abbreviations. Engine RPM The engine RPM is displayed constantly under normal conditions. The engine RPM is shown steadly in 10 RPM increments. Engine oil pressure The 10 segment LED bar graph will display engine oil pressure from 10-100 PSI (each segment is equal to 10 PSI). - Page 14 TPA400 Rev0509 Hourmeters The Tachplus is designed with an internal timer to keep track of the various operating hours. The operating hours that the Tachplus is able to time are : Engine hours - total operating hours of the engine (ENG. HRS) Pump hours - total operating hours of the pump (PUMP HRS) Current Incident hours - (INC.
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Page 15: Table 1. Message Display Abbreviations
TPA400 Rev0509 Table 1. Message Display Abbreviations Message Abbreviation Description AER. HRS Aerial operating hours ENG. HRS Engine operating hours FUEL % Percent of fuel in tank GEN. HRS Generator operating HI BATT High battery voltage HI TEMP High engine coolant temperature warning INC. -
Page 16: Calibration
VDO fuel level gauge. If the truck you are working on has a different combination of sensor and gauge, you will have to recalibrate the Tachplus. Also, if the truck has multiple fuel gauges, you may need to recalibrate. Please call FRC if you need any further technical assistance. -
Page 17: Figure 3. Fuel Level Calibration
TPA400 Rev0509 Fuel Level Calibration Determine the voltage level from the sending unit when the fuel tank is full and the voltage level from the sending unit when the fuel tank is empty. This information can be obtained from the gauge manufacturer or you can measure these voltages. -
Page 18: Diagnostics
>Broken wire / bad connector contact on alternator cable NO DATA >No voltage at interlock input FROM ECM >Internal datalink problem >Datalink shorted MEMORY >Contact FRC FAIL >Sensor cable not connected PRESSURE >Broken wire / bad connector contact on sensor cable >Defective pressure sensor ENGINE >Sensor cable not connected... - Page 19 TPA400 Rev0509 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 20: Wiring
TPA400 Rev0509 WIRING POWER Red = 12 vdc Sensor Cable B Black = Ground 6 pins Deutsch plug White = 12 VDC from OK to pump 1-Blue - Pump overheat 2-Orange - Aerial Hour 6-Green - Gen. Hour Electronic engines Data link cable Nonelectronic engines RPM sensor cable... -
Page 21: Tpa400 Wiring
TPA400 Rev0509 TPA400 Wiring Most Electronic Engines NOTE: For Caterpillar 3116, 3126 engines use TP420 wiring refer to Figure 5. For Ford 6.0L engines use TP450-6 wiring refer to Figure 6. White wire 12 vdc from Pump Overheat OK to pump Blue wire 12 vdc Battery switch... -
Page 22: Tpa420 Wiring
TPA400 Rev0509 TPA420 Wiring Caterpilar 3116, 3126 White wire 12 vdc from Pump Overheat OK to pump Blue wire 12 vdc Battery switch Orange wire - 12V + Aerial Engaged Red = 12 vdc (For Aerial Hours) Black = GND Battery Generator Engaged (For Generator Hours) -
Page 23: Tpa406/Tpa450 Wiring
TPA400 Rev0509 TPA406/TPA450 Wiring 12 vdc from White wire Pump Overheat OK to pump Blue wire 12 vdc Battery switch Orange wire - 12V + Red = 12 vdc Aerial Engaged Black = GND (For Aerial Hours) Battery RPM Sensor 1-Red - Alternator or *Clean Tach signal Generator Engaged (For Generator Hours) -
Page 24: Flyback Diode Information
(soleniod coil, relay coil, electric motor winding, etc.). It is recommended that a flyback diode be installed on inductive devices that share a common power source/ ground with a FRC governor. Typical circuit showing a flyback diode installed across an inductive load.
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